schematize

sche·ma·tize  (skm-tz)

tr.v. sche·ma·tized, sche·ma·tiz·ing, sche·ma·tiz·es

To express in or reduce to a scheme: a diagram that schematizes the creation and consumption of wealth.

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[Greek skhmatizein, to give form to, from skhma, skhmat-, form; see scheme.]

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schema·ti·zation (-t-zshn) n.

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schematize, schematise [ˈskiːməˌtaɪz]

vb

(tr) to form into or arrange in a scheme

schematization , schematisation n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	schematize - formulate in regular order; to reduce to a scheme or formula; "The chemists schematized the various reactions in a coherent fashion" create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
	2.	schematize - give conventional form to; "some art forms schematise designs into geometrical patterns" schematise alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"